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Lexus IS vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,890

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $6,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,958

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $4,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelISISISMDX
Trim250350FBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $40,990
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $37,252
F Sport Package 2,440 2,440    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,905 3,905 3,925  
Xenon HID headlights 875      
Sport Package       6,150
F Sport Package 2,245 2,245    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,601 3,601 3,619  
Xenon HID headlights 807      
Sport Package       5,577
Options (change) 7,220 6,345 3,925 6,150
Options (change) 6,653 5,846 3,619 5,577
Destination 875 875 875 760
Total Price $41,890 $47,440 $66,100 $47,900
Total Invoice $38,958 $44,124 $61,503 $43,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $133
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelISISISMDX
Trim250350FBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19255/55-18
Total Price$41,890$47,440$66,100$47,900
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-2,175-5,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,890$46,440$63,925$42,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$22,035$0
Total Invoice$38,958$44,124$61,503$43,589
Adjustments for Features0-930-2,024-4,764
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,958$43,194$59,479$38,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,236$20,521$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year2012201220122009
ModelISISISMDX
Trim250350FBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Headlight washers $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,315$3,315$4,490$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$2,175$5,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-930-2,024-4,764

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122009
ModelISMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in108.3 in
Length180.1 in190.7 in
Width70.9 in78.5 in
Height56.1 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,536 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.042.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.083.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142554%
Total Not Requested120046%

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